Steven Stayner

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/steven-stayner

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Steven Stayner born?April 18, 1965
2. Where was Steven Stayner born?Merced, California
3. What is the abduction date?December 4, 1972
4. What is the abductor?Kenneth Parnell
5. What happened to Steven Stayner when he was seven years old?Steven Stayner was taken from his home in Merced, California by a man named Kenneth Parnell. He was kept in secret places for many years, far from his family.
6. How long was Steven Stayner held captive?Steven was held for seven years, from 1972 until he was 14 years old.

Child Abduction: The unlawful taking away of a child against their will, often by a non-custodial parent or stranger.
Psychological Trauma: Emotional and mental distress resulting from a deeply distressing or disturbing event.
Victim Advocacy: The act of supporting and speaking up for individuals who have been harmed or wronged.
Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; mental or emotional toughness.